See also: 1965 in Ireland, other events of 1966, 1967 in Ireland and the list of 'years in Ireland'. 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... This is a timeline of the history of Ireland. ...

Events

• February 13 - The Bishop of Clonfert protests over the content of The Late Late Show. The bishop took exception when a woman told the host Gay Byrne that she didn't wear a nightie on her wedding night.
• March 6 - A memorial is to be opened at Kilmichael, County Cork to commemorate the 1920 ambush there.
• March 8 - Nelson's Pillar in O'Connell Street is blown up to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising.
• March 31 - The Union Jack flag flown over the GPO in 1916 is handed back by the British to An Taoiseach Sean Lemass in London.
• April 1 - Author and satirist Brian O'Nolan (Flann O'Brien) dies.
• April 10 - Celebrations take place to mark the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising. Nine hundred 1916 survivors hear the reading of the Proclamation. President de Valera takes the salute at a military parade.
• April 11 - President de Valera opens the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin's Parnell Square.
• April 17 - In Belfast the Easter Rising is commemorated by large republican parades.
• June 2 - Éamon de Valera is re-elected President of Ireland. He defeats Tom O'Higgins by 10,500, less than 1% of the vote.
• June 25 - President de Valera is inaugurated for a second term.
• July 7 - The Minister for Education, Donagh O'Malley, announces details of his free seconadary education scheme.
• July 18 - Exactly fifteen years after being burned down the new Abbey Theatre opens.
• October 21 - An anti-apartheid demonstartion takes place outside the National stadium as the South African Amateur Boxing Team visit.
• November 8 - Tributes are paid to Sean Lemass who announces his resignation as Taoiseach.
• November 10 - The new Taoiseach, Jack Lynch, and his ministers receive their seals of office from President de Valera at Áras an Uachtaráin.
• November 25 - The body of Seán T. O'Kelly, fourth President of Ireland, lies in state at the Pro-Cathedral.

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July 7 is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 177 days remaining. ... The Minister for Education & Science is the chief person at the Department of Education & Science is engaged in a wide range of activities covering pllicy planning, quality assurance and providing a broad range of services for education in the Republic of Ireland. ... Donagh OMalley (1921-1968) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. ... July 18 is the 199th day (200th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 166 days remaining. ... A poster for the opening run at the Abbey Theatre from 27 December, 1904 to 3 January, 1905. ... October 21 is the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 71 days remaining. ... November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 53 days remaining. ... ... The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet. ... November 10 is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 51 days remaining. ... The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet. ... John (Jack) Mary Lynch (15 August 1917—20 October 1999), was the fourth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving two terms in office; 1966 to 1973 and 1977 to 1979. ... Eamon de Valera[1] (born Edward George de Valera, Irish name Éamonn de Bhailéara (October 14, 1882 – August 29, 1975), was an Irish politician, best known as a leader of Irelands struggle for independence from Britain in the early 20th Century, and the Republican anti-Treaty opposition in... 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Arts and literature

Sports

Births

• October 6 - Niall Quinn, former International footballer.
• December 8 - Sinéad O'Connor, singer and song writer.
• December 16 - Paul McGinley, golfer.

October 6 is the 279th day of the year (280th in leap years). ... Niall Quinn, honorary MBE (b. ... December 8 is the 342nd day (343rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Sinéad Marie Bernadette OConnor (born December 8, 1966) is a critically acclaimed Irish singer and songwriter. ... December 16 is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Paul McGinley (born December 16, 1966 in Dublin) is an Irish golfer who plays on the PGA European Tour. ...

Deaths

• March 10 - Frank O'Connor, author.
• April 1 - Brian O'Nolan, satirist and humorist.
• November 23 - Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh, Second President of Ireland and former Tánaiste.